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1. Which one of the following was a very 4. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the
important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ? following countries?
(a) Kakinada 1. Jordan
2. Iraq
(b) Motupalli
3. Lebanon
~ Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) 4. . Syria
(d) Nelluru Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
2. With reference to 'Global Climate Change ..,ja) .1,2 and 3 only
Alliance', which of the following statements (b) 2 and 3 only I

is/are correct? (c) 3 and 4 only

1. It is an initiative of the European Union. (d) 1,3 and 4 only
I

2. It. provides technical and financial 5. With reference to 'National In~estment and
I
support to targeted developing countries to Infrastructure Fund', which of -the following
integrate climate change into their devel- statements is/are correct?
opment policies and budgets. 1. It is an organ of NIT I Aayog.
3. It is coordinated by World Resources 2. It has a corpus of ~ 4,00,000 crore at
Institute (WRI) and. World Business present.
Council for Sustainable Development . Select the correct answer using the code given
(WBCSD). below: (a) 1only (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given ic)
below:
.(a) Land 2 only Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor. 2
(b) 3 only
6. The Global Infrastructure Facility is alan
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade
~(d) 1, 2 and 3 infrastructure in Asia and financed by
credit from the Asian Development
3. With reference to the religious history of Bank.
India, consider the following statements : (b) World Bank collaboration that
facilitates the preparation and
1. .Sautrantika' and Sammitiya were the /
structuring of complex infrastructure
sects of Jainism,
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to
2. Sarvastivadinheldthat the constituents -enable mobilization of private sector
of phenomena were not wholly and institutional investor capital.
momentary, but existed forever in a (c) Collaboration among the major banks of
latent form.
I
the world working with the OECD and
Which of the statements given above' is/are focused on expanding the set of
correct? . infrastructure projects that have the.
(a) 1 only potential to mobilize private
investment.
(b) 2 only
(d) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to
(c) Both land 2 finance and facilitate infrastructure
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 development in the world.

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7. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination
paper can be filed by
(~ anyone residing in India.
(b) a resident; of the constituency from
which the election is to be contested. '
(c) any citizen of India whose name
appears in the electoral roll of a
constituency.
10. With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in
the United Nations programme working
towards a better urban future, which of the
statements is/are correct?
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the
United Nations General Assembly to
promote socially and environmentally
sustainable towns and cities to provide
adequate shelter for all.

(d) any citizen of India. 2. Its partners are either governments or

local urban authorities only.
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall
objective' of the United Nations system
I
8. Consider the followingstatements : to reduce poverty and to promote access
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over to safe drinking water and basic
five States only. sanitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. Western Ghats are spread over five below:
States only.
(a) 1: 2 and 3 .
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States
(b) 1 and 3 only
only.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (dY 1only
(a)' 1andz only'
11. With reference 'to 'National Skills
~ 3oo1y Qual@cation Framework (NSQF)', which of
.the statements given below is/are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Under NSQF, 'a learner can acquire the
(d) 1 and 3 only certification for . competency only
through formal learning.
'2. An outcome expected from the
implementation of NSQF is the mobility
9. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a,
standard criterion for between vocational and. general
education.
(a) Measuring oxygen levels ,in blood
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) Computing oxygen levels in forest below: .
ecosystems (a) 1only

".. (c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems (b) 2 only

(~ Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude (c) Both 1and 2

regions Ad) Neither 1.nor 2

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12. In the context of Indian history, the principle 15. Consider the following statements:
of'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition
(a) Division of the central legislature into
(CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate
two houses.
Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20
~ Introduction of double government i.e., group of countries.
Central and State governments.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black
(c) Having-two sets of rulers; one in London
carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
and another in Delhi.
Which of the statements given: above is/are
(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the .correct ?
provinces into two categories.
(a) 1only
13. Consider the following in respect of 'National (b) 2 only
Career Service' :
Y National Career Service is an initiative (c.)./"Both 1 and 2
.7
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
. of the Department of Personnel and
Training, Government of India.
2. National Career Service has been 16. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)'
launched in a Mission Mode to improve . .sometimes . mentioned in the ~ews while
the employment .opportunities - to forecasting Indian monsoon,' ~hich of the
uneducated youth of the country. following statements is/are correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a
y lonly difference in sea surface temperature
(b) 2 only between tropical Western Indian Ocean
(c) Both 1 and-z . and tropical Eastern!> Pacific Ocean. .

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an
ElNino's impact on the monsoon.
14. Which of the following statements' best
Select the correct answer using the code given
describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable
below:
Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)';recently
(a) 1 only
seen in the news ?
(b) 2 only
(a) It is a procedure for considering
ecological costs of. developmental ~Bothland2
schemes formulated by the Government. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the
financial structure of big corporate
entities facing genuine difficulties. 17. If you want to see gharials in their natural
(c) It is a disinvestment plan of the '.habitat, which one of the following is the best
Government regarding Central Public place to visit?
Sector Undertakings e,

(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves

(d) It is an important provision in 'The
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code' .(b) Chambal River
recently implemented by the kc) Pulicat Lake
Government.
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Consider the following in respect of 'Indian 21. Which of the following practices can help in
Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): water conservation in agriculture?
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in
2. Applying gypsum "before irrigating the
2015 under the chairmanship of the field
Indian Navy. ~owing crop residue to remain in the
field
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that
Select the correct answer using the code given
seeks to increase maritime co-operation below:
among navies of the littoral states of the (a) 1 and 2 only
.Indian Ocean Region. "~30nly
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) 1,2 and 3
(a) 1 only
'22. Consider the following statements :
~2only 1

The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card- Scheme'

(c) Both 1 and 2 aims at
1. expanding the cultivable area under
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
irrigation.
2. enabling the banks. to assess the
quantum of loans" to' 'be granted to
19. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani IS farmers on the basis of soil quality.
one of the most famous and oft-illustrated y checking the overuse of fertilizers in
farmlands.
paintings at
Which of the above statements ~is/are correct?
.,

(a) Ajanta (a) 1 and 2 only

'.'
(b) Badami' '(b) 30'nly
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Bagh
(d) .1,2and3
(d) Ellora
23. Consider the following pairs: .
Commonly used / Unwanted or
20. Consider the. following pairs : consumed materials controversial
chemicals likely to
Traditions Communities
be found in them
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - 8indhis .1. Lipstick' Lead
2. Nanda R,aj J aat Yatra - Gonds 2. 80ft drinks Brominated
3. Wari -VIarkari - 8anthals vegetable oils

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly 3. Chinese Monosodium

matched? fast food glutamate
(a) 1 only Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) . 1only
y 1 and 3 only (b) .:2' and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above. (d) 1,2 and 3

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24. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are 26. Consider the following statements :
psed to create digital display in many devices. 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State
What are the advantages of OLED displays Assembly, the winning candidate must
. over Liquid Crystal displays? get at least 50 percent of the votes
polled, to be declared elected.
1. OLED displays can be fabricated on
2. According to the provisions laid down in
flexible plastic substrates.
the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha,
2. Roll-~p displays. embedded in clothing , the Speaker's post goes to the. majority
'can be made using OLEDs. party and the Deputy Speaker's to the
Opposition.
3. . Transparent displays are possible using Which of the statements given above is/are
OLEDs. correct'?
ja) 1only
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: ?20nly
(c) Both 1 and 2
.~ 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) 2 only
27. - Which of the following haslhave occurred in -
(c) 1,2 and 3 India after its _ liberalization, of economic
policies in 1991 ?
(d) None of the above statements -is
1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased
correct
enormously.
2. Share of India's-exports in world trade
increased.
3.- FDI Inflows increased.
25. Whichof the following is/are famous for Sun 4. India's foreign exchange reserves
temples? increased enormously.

1. Arasavalli Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:
2. Amarakantak (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Omkareshwar
(c) 2 and 3 only
-Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1,2,3and4
below:

~nlY 28. What is the application of Somatic Cell

Nuclear Transfer Technology ?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Production of'biolarvicides

.1 and 3 only (b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics

/ Reproductive cloning of animals
~, 2 and 3
(d) Production of organisms free of diseases

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29. Considerthe followingstatements : 32. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment

1. National Payments CorporationofIndia Agreement (BTIA)'is sometimes seen in the
(NPC!) helps in promotingthe financial news in the context of negotiations held
inclusion in the country. between India and
2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card (a) European Union
payment scheme. (b) GulfCooperationCouncil
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Organization for EconomicCooperation
. correct?
. and Development
~only
(b) 2 only . rhanghai 'CooperationOrganizat~on
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 33. Consider the followingstatements,:

1. India has ratified the Trade-Facilitation

30. .The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in Agreement(TFA)ofWTO.
the news in the contextof
2. TFAis a part ofWTO's Bali Ministerial
(a) Captive breeding ofWildFauna
Packageof2013..
(b) Maintenance ofTigerReserves .
(c) Indigenous Satellite NavigationSystem 3.. TFAcameinto forcein January 2016.

(d) Security of National Highways Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
_. 31. What is/are the most likely advantages of
..' implementing 'Goods and, Services .Tax (b) 1 and 3 only
(GST)'? (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It will replace multiple taxes collectedby
multiple authorities and will thus create a
or 1,2and3

single market in India.

2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current 34. What is the importance of developing
Account Deficit' pf India and will enable it ChabaharPort by India?
to increase its r,Jreignexchangereserves.
(a) India's trade with Africancountries will
3. It will enormously increase the growth
.'enormouslyincrease.
and size of' economy of India and will
enable it :to overtake China in the near (b) India's relations with oil-producing
r
future. Arab countrieswill be strengthened.
Select the correct answer using the codegiven
rndi~ will 'not,depend on Pakistan for
~e.low~ accessto Afghanistan and Central Asia.
/ Y10nly
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the
(c) 1 ana 3 only installation of a gas pipeline between
(d) 1,2 and 3 , Iraq and India.

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35. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of 3S. What is the purposeof'Vidyanjali Yojana'?
the following to report on cyber security
1. To enable" the famous foreign
incidents ? educational institutions to open their
campusesin India.
~ervice providers
2. To increase the quality of education
2, Data centres provided in government schools by
taking help from the private sector and
3. Body corporate the community,
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. To encourage voluntary monetary
contributions from privatei:q.dividuals "
below:
"andorganizations so as to improve the
infrastructure facilities fer primary and
~{)nlY I
secondaryschools, \
(b) 1 and 2 only Select the correct"answerusing the codegiven
below:
(c) 3 only
.~only
(d) 1,2and3. (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
36. Right-tovote and to be electedin India is a (d) 2 and 3 only

~undamental Right 39. What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat

Bharat Abhiyan' ?
(b) Natural Right "
'" (a) Achieving'100% iiteracy'by promoting
(c) ConstitutionalRight collaboration between voluntary
organizations and government's
(d) LegalRight education system" and local
communities:
(b) Connecting institutions of higher
37. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser education with local communities to
:I
Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' address development challenges
project? through appropriate technologies.

(a) Todetect neutrinos (c) Strengthening India's scientificresearch

institutions in order to make India a
(b) Todetect gravitational waves scientificand technologicalpower.
(d) Developinghuman capital by allocating
(c) To detect the, effectiveness of missile special funds for health care and
defencesystem education of rural and urban poor, and
orgamzmg skill development
"..""(d) To study the effectof solar flares on our programmesand vocational training for
.communicationsystems them.

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40. Consider the following statements: 42. In India, Judicial Review implies

1. . The Election Commission of India is a (a) fie .. power Of ..th.e J...u.

dici".y to. pronounce
/' .upon the constitutionality of laws and
five-member body.
executive orders.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides (b) the power of the Judiciary to question
the election schedule for the conduct of the wisdom of the laws enacted by the
bot:&general elections and bye-elections. Legislatures.
(c) the power of the Judiciary to...review all
3. Election Commission resolves the the legislative enactments before they
disputes relating to splits/mergers of are assented W by the President,
recognised political parties. (d) the po~er .of<,the.Judiciary, to,review its
r
.own judgements given earlier in similar
Which of the statements given above is/are
or different cases.
correct?
43. . With reference to Indian freedom struggle,
.(a) 1and 2 only
consider the following events :
(b) 2 only 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
2. Quit India Movement launched
Y2and 3 only . 3. Second Round Table Conference
What is the correct chronological sequence of
(d) 3 only
the above events?
)PrY 1-.2~3
(b) . 2-1-3
i.- (c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2
41. In India, if'.a species of .tortoise js declared
protected under Schedule. I .of the Wildlife 44. Consider the following statements :
(Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ? 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of
India has steadily increased in the last
(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as
decade.
the tiger.
2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of
(b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few India has steadily increased in the last
individuals are under .captive. decade.
protection; and now it is impossible to Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? .'
prevent its extinction.
~)-' 1 only
It is endemic to a particular region of
. (b) 2 only
India.
~ Both 1 and 2
Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2
I

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51. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 54. Who among the following can join the
was to National Pension System (NPS)?
!
(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central (a) Resident Indian citizens only
and Provincial Governments. (b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only
- <yDefine the powers of the Secretary of (c) All State Government employees joining
, State for India. the services after the date of notification
(c) Impose censorship on national press. by the respective State Governments

(d) Improve the relationship between the (~l Central Government employees
Government of India and the Indian , including those of Armed Forces joining
,States. the services on or after 1st April, 2004

~With reference to river Teesta, consider the

52. The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is ry following statements: \
sometimes seen in the news with reference
1. The source of river Teesta is the same
to
as that of Brahmaputra but it flows
~eveloping solar power production in through Sikkim.
our country
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and
(b) Granting licences to foreign T.v .: it is a tributary of river Teesta.
channels in our country
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on
~ Exporting our food products to other the border ofIndia and Bangladesh.
countries Which of the statements given above' is/are
(d) Permitting foreign educational correct?
.. -
.. institutiens to set up. their campuses in, (a) 1 and 3 only
our country
~2only
(c) 2 and 3 only
53. Consider the following statements :
(d) 1.2 and 3
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are
periodically, held under the aegis of the 56. Consider the following statements:
United Nations. 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is
2. The International Panel on Fissile transmitted by the same mosquito that
Materials is an organ of International transmits dengue.
Atomic Energy Agency. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus
disease is,possible,
Which or'the statements, given above is/are
correct i ' , Which of the statements given above is/are
,. '
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) yonly
(b) 2 only
J<!( Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Neither 1 nor 2
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45. Recently there was a proposal to translocate 48. Which of the following is geographically
some of the lions from their natural habitat in closest to Great Nicobar ?
Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
. ysumatra
(a) Corbett National Park
(b) Borneo
(b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Java
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Sri Lanka
(d) Sariska National Park

46. Which of the following are not necessarilythe 49. Out of the followingstatements, choose the
consequences of the proclamation of the one that brings 'out the principle underlying
President's rule in a State? the Cabinet formof Govemment: ,
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative (a) An arrangement for minimizing the
Assembly criticismagainst the Governmentwhose
2. Removal of the Councilof Ministers in responsibilitiesare complexand hard to
the State carry out to the satisfactionof all.
3. Dissolutionofthe localbodies (b) A mechanism for speeding up the
Select the correct answer using the codegiven activities . of the Government whose' " .
below: responsibilities are increasing day by
(a) 1 and 2 only day
(b) 1 and 3 only echanism of parliamentary
(c) 2 and 3 only democracy for ensuring collective
n 1,2 and 3 respn:qsibilityof the Government t? the
people.
47. Which of the followingare envisaged by the (d) A devicefor strengthening the hands of
Right against Exploitationin the Constitution . the head of the Governmentwhose hold
of India? . overthe peopleis in a state of decline.
1. Prohibition of traffic in human. beings
and forcedlabour
50. Which one of the followingis not a feature of
2. Abolitionofuntouchability
Indian federalism?
3. Protection ofthe interests ofminorities
(a) There is an independent judiciary in
4. Prohibition-ofemploymentofchildren in India.
factories and mines
(b) Powers have been clearly divided
Select the COITect
answer using the codegiven betweenthe Centre and the.States.
below:
~federating units have been given
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
. unequal representation in the Rajya
(b) 2,3 and 4 only Sabha. . _.
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) It is the result of an agreement among
(dt. / 1, 2, 3 and 4 the federating units.
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63. Which one of the following objectives is not 66. With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial
embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution Conference on . Housing and Urban
of India ? Development (APMCHUD)', consider the
followingstatements :
(a) Liberty ofthought
1. The first APMCHUD was held in
~Economic liberty
India in .2006 on the theme 'Emerging
(c) Liberty of expression Urban Forms - Policy Responses and
(d) Liberty ofbelief GovernanceStructure'.
2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial
Conferences in partnership wit~ ADB,:
64. With reference to 'Quality Council of India
ArEC and ASEAN.
(QCI)', considerthe followingstatements:
Whlch of the statements given above is/are
1. QCI was set up jointly by the correct?
Government of India and the Indian
Industry. y-f,only
{b) 2 only
2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the
Prime Minister on the recommendations (c) Both 1 and 2
ofthe industry to the Government, (d) 'Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the abovestatements is/are correct?
Y10nly
67. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact
(b) 2 only
that it calls into activity'
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) the intelligence and. character of
ordinary men and women.
..
(bVthe I?ethods for s~re~gtJ:lening
executive
65. What is the purpose of setting up of Small /' . ieadership. . ' ,
Finance Banks (SFBs)in India? (c) a superior individual with dynamism
1. To supply credit to small business units and vision.

2. To supply credit to small and marginal (d) a band of dedicated party workers.
farmers .
68. Which of the following is' a most likely
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to consequence of implementing' the' 'Unified
set up business particularly in rural Payments Interface (UPI)'?
areas.
(a) Mobilewallets will not be necessaryfor
Select.the correct answer using the codegiven
online payments.
below:
(b) Digital currency will totally replace the
(a) 1 and 2 only
physical'currency in about two decades.
(b) 2 and 3 only
YFDI inflowswill drastically increase.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor
'y1,2and3 /'
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57. Consider the following statements : 60. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian 1972, which of the following animals cannot
Standards (BIS) is mandatory tor be hunted by any person except under some
automotive tyres and tubes. provisions provided by law?
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification 1. Gharial
Mark issued by the Food and
Agriculture Organisation (FAO). 2. Indian wild ass
Which of the statements given' above is/are 3. Wild buffalo
correct? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below:
(b) 2 only ,'~onlY ,
YBothland2 (b)' 2 and 3 only
,(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
58. What is/are the advantage/advantages of (d) 1,2 and 3
implementing the 'National Agriculture
61. Which of the following statements is/are true '
Market' scheme?
of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal citizen?
for agricultural commodities.
1. A legislative proc~ss has been provi,de,d
'2. It provides toe farmers access to
nationwide market, with prices to enforce these duties.
commensurate with the quality of their 2. They are correlative to leg~l d:uties.
produce. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
below:
,(a) 1only
~onIY: (b) '2 only
. (b) , 2 only
"
(c) Both 1 and 2
.(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1nor 2 ~ither 1 nor 2

Consider the following pairs :

59. With reference to the 'National Intellectual 62.
1. Radhakanta Deb -
Property Rights Policy', consider the following
First President of the British Indian
statements:
.Association
1. It reiterates India's commitment to the
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty-
Doha Development Agenda and the
Founder' of the Madras Mahajana
TRIPS Agreement,
Sabha '
. 2. Department of Industrial Policy and
3. Surendranath Banerjee -
Promotion is the nodal agency for
Founder of the Indian Association
regu1ating intellectual property rights
in India. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
matched?
which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1and ,2 (c) 2 andS only

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The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 72. .In the context of India, which one of the
'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are following is the correct relationship between
sometimes seen in the news in the context of Rights and Duties?
Observation and understanding of the (a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
Universe
(b) Rights are personal and hence
(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses independent of society and Duties.
/f>lacing satellites
(.cc in the orbit of the (c)~ts, not Duties, are important for
: Earth ~,_/ th; advancement of the personality of
(d) Origin and evolution ofliving organisms the citizen.
on the Earth
(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for
the stability of the State.
70. With reference to agriculture in India, how
can the technique of, 'genome sequencing', 73. The mind ofthe makers of the Copstitution of
often seen in the news, be used in the
India is reflected in which of the following?
immediate future?
~e Prea~ble .
1. Genome sequencing can be used to
(b) The Fundamental Rights (c) The
identify genetic markers for disease Directive Principles of State Policy
.......
resistance and drought tolerance in (d) The Fundamental Duties
various crop plants.
2. If you travel by road from Kohima to
This technique helps in reducing the 74.
Kottayam, what is the minimum number of
time required to develop new varieties
of crop plants. States within India through
, which you can
travel,
3. It can be used to decipher the including the origin. and the
host-pathogen relationships in crops. destination ?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 6
below: (b) 7
(a~. 1 only (c) 8
-(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 9
Y1and30nly
75. The Parliament of India exercises control over
(d) 1,2 and 3 the .functions of the Council of Ministers
.:
through
71. The main advantage of the parliamentary
form of government is that 1. Adjournment motion

(a) the . ex~cutive' and legislature work 2. Question hour

,/
independently. 3. Supplementary questions
(b) it provides continuity of policy and is Select the correct answer using the code given
below:.
more efficient.
(a) 1 only
(c) the executive remains responsible to the
legislature. (b) 2 and 3 only.:.
(d) the head of the government cannot be (c) 1 and 3 only
changed without election . ~2and3
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76. With reference to the Parliament of India,
consider the following statements:
1. A private member's bill is a bill
presented by a Member of Parliament
who is not elected but only nominated
by the President of India.
2. Recently, a private member's bill has
been passed in the Parliament of India
for the first time in its history.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
78. 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is
sometimes mentioned in the news with
reference to
(a) Certifying. the skills acquired by
construction workers .through
traditional channels.
(b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for
distance learning programmes.
(c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and
urban poor in some public sector
undertakings.
(~) Aertifying . the skills acquired' by'
;7" trainees under the National Skill
Development Programme.

(b) 2 only
79.
From the ecological point of view, which one
(c) ~ 1 and 2 of the following assumes importance in being
~ Neither 1 nor 2 a good link between the Eastern Ghats and
the Western Ghats?
77. .With. reference to the difference between the' . .' .. '(a) .Bathyamangalam Tiger R-eserve
culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley (b) Nallamala Forest
people, which of the following statements (c) Nagarhole National Park
is/are correct? <9Y Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail 80. One of the implications of equality in society
. and helmet in warfar~ whereas the is the absence of s,.-,

people of Indus-Valley Civilization: did (a) Privileges

(b) Restraints
not leave any evidence of using them.
(c) ,Competition
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and ~deology
copper whereas Indus Valley people
81. Consider the following statements in respect
knew only copper and iron.
of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
/
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the in Commerce (TRAFFIC) :
horse whereas there is no evidence of
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United
Nations Environment Programme
Indus Val~ey people having been aware (UNEP).
, of this animal. 2. The. mission of -TRAFFIC is to ensure
that trade in wild plants and animals. is
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: ' . not a threat to the conservation of
nature.
(a) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Jb} 2 and 3 only
.', (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
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82. Which principle among the following was .' Which of the following statements is/are
added to the Directive Principles of State correct regarding the Monetary Policy
Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the . Committee (MPC) ?
Constitution ?
L It decides the RBI's benchmark interest
(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men
and women rates.
(b) Participation of workers in the 2. It is a 12~~ember ~ody including the
management of industries Governor of RBI and is reconstituted
: Right to work, education and public
assistance
every year.

(d) Securing living wage. and human

3. It functions under the chairmanship of
conditions of work to workers the Union Finance Minister.
Select the correct answer using the code given
. 83. Which one of the following statements is
below:
correct?
(a) Rights are claims of the State against (a) 1 only
the citizens. (b) 1 and 2 only
(by Rights are. privileges which are ~. 30nly
/' ..incorporated in the Constitution of a ~'2 and 3 only
State.
(c) Rights are claims of the citizens against 87. With reference to Manipuri .Sankirtana,
the State.
I' consider the following statellleIit~ : .... ...
I (d) . Rights are privileges of a few citizens
against the many. 1. It is a song and dance performance.

. ,84. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender 2. Cymbals are the 'only musical
Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the instruments used in the performance.
I world? 3. It is performed to narrate the life and
t ~orld
. (b)
Economic Forum
UN Human Rights Council
deeds of Lord Krishna.
. .
I (c) UN Women
, Which of the statements
correct?
given: above is/are

I (d) World Health Organization

(a) 1, 2 and 3 .
85. Which of the following statements is/are ~ 1 and 3 only
correct .regarding Smart India Hackathon (c) 2 and 3 only
2017 ? (d) 1 only
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for
developing every city of our country into 88. Who among the following was/were associated
Smart Cities in a decade.
with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital
in India during the British rule?
technology .innovations for solving the
many problems faced by our country. 1. Lord Cornwallis
3. I~ .isa programme aimed at making all 2. Alexander Read
the 'financial transactions in our country 3. Thomas Munro
completely digital in a decade. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: .~~ .
~:. ~vnly .
(a) 1and 3 only
(b) 1and 3 only ..
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) ~only
(M 2 and 3 'only (d) 1,2and3
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89. In the context of solving pollution problems, 93. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy'
what is/are the advantage/advantages of seen in the news refers to
bioremediation technique?
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution (a) ASEAN
by enhancing the same biodegradation (b) BRICS
process that occurs in nature.
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such (c) ED
as cadmium and .lead can be readily and
completely ,treated by bioremediation
Y'~20
using microorganisms.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create
microorganisms specifically designed for 94. At one of the places in India, if you stand on
bioremediation. the seashore and watch the sea, you will find
Select the correct answer using the code given that the sea water recedes from the shore line
below: a few kilometres and comes back to, the shore,
~O:hlY twice a day, and you can actually walk on the
(b) 2 and3 only sea 'floor when the water recedes. This unique
(c) 1 and 3 only phenomenon is seen at
. (d) 1, 2 and 3 .
(a) Bhavnagar
/~. ,The Trade Disp.u~es~ct of_192?pro-:ide.dfor
V (a) the participation of workers In the
(b) Bheemunipatnam
management of industries. (c) Chandipur
~bitrary powers to, the management to (d) Nagapattinam
quell industrial disputes.
(c) an intervention by the British Court in
the event of a trade dispute. '
t (~1:r a- system of trib~als and' a ban on 95. With reference' to the 'Prohibition of Benami
.y strikes. .' Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPf: Act)',
91. ..Local self-government can be best explained consider the following statements:
, as an exercise in 1.' A property transaction is not treated as
(a) Federalism' a benami transaction if the owner of the
YOemocratic decentralisation property is not aware of the transaction.
(c) Administrative delegation
2. . Properties held benami are liable for
(d) Direct democracy
confiscation by the Government.
92. Consider the following statements :
3. The Act provides for three authorities
With reference to the Constitution of India,
for' investigations but does not provide
the Directive. Principles of State Policy
for any appellate mechanism.
constitute limitations upon
1. .legislativefunction: . .: :Which of the statements given above is/are
2. executive function. correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1only
(a) 1only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
.(d) Neither 1 nor 2 .iY 2 and 3 only

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96. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in 98. Which of the following are the objectives of
the population of species of butterflies, what 'National Nutrition Mission'?
could be its likely consequence/consequences? 1. To create awareness relating to
malnutrition among pregnant women
1. . Pollination of some plants could be
and lactating mothers.
adversely affected. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia
2. There could be a drastic increase in the among young children, adolescent girls
fungal infections of some cultivated and women.
3. To promote the consumption of millets,
plants.
coarse cereals and unpolished rice.
. 3. It could lead to a fall in the population 4.. - To promote: the consumption of poultry
of some species of wasp~, spiders and eggs:
birds. Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: . ~d20nlY
(b) 1,2 and 3 only
~ (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
99. Consider the following statements:
.(d) 1, 2 and 3 . 1. . The" Factories Act, 1881 was passed
with a view to fix the wages of
97. It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, industrial workers and to allow the
but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of workers to form trade unions.
developing countries in promoting this 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in
industry ? organizing the labour movement in
. . British India.
>

1. Production' of algae' based biofuels is .which of the above statements is/lite correct?
possible in .seas only and not on ~only .
continents. (b) 20.nly.
2. Setting up and engineering the algae (c) Both 1 and 2
based biofuel production requires high (d) Neither 1 nor 2
level of expertise/technology until the
construction is completed. 100. In the context of 'mitigating the impending
global warming due to anthropogenic
3. Economically viable production
emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the
necessitates the setting up of large scale
following can be the potential sites for carbon
facilities which may raise ecological and
sequestration ?
social concerns.
1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
below: 3. Subterranean deep saline formations
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
.,,:~nd.2onlY
.'. (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only .
(d) 1,2and3 (d) 1,2 and 3

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